+Grog Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 So, I've heard of folks using magnets, rare earth?, to attach access panels to their stands instead of hinges. I like this concept. How are you attaching them? Are these round? Are you using a spade bit to counter sink a hole the depth of the thickness of the magnets then gluing them in? Just wondering what I should plan for. I'd like to have removable front and side access panels instead of hinged doors. If anyone has pictures of successful uses like I've described, I'd much appreciate a post or link. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I was going to use a plunge router adapter on my dremel and square magnets then seal it with epoxy. I had a metal stand but if I had wood I would attach a metal plate. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 also your in bastrop, stop by hydro innovations and look at his stand, it is done this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bige Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I've never done it but plan too. I was going to do what you described. Use a paddle bit to sink the magnet then epoxy/ glue it down. I am gonna do rocks on mine. But waiting to see what our new house will have so I can match it. You got skills just try it and see what happens. I can tell you exactly what to do if you like to hear it a few times (like I do). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Use epoxy coated neodyne magnets.. I bought mine from magnets4less.com, fast shipping and great customer service. One time they messed up my order and let me keep $50 worth of magnets for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timfish Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I've done it a couple of times. There's a variety of ways it can be done. I used 1/2" cylinders one in the stand and one in the door. http://amazingmagnets.com/c-67-countersunk-magnets.aspx has counter sunk squares, disc/cylinders and rectangles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I've done it a couple of times. There's a variety of ways it can be done. I used 1/2" cylinders one in the stand and one in the door. http://amazingmagnets.com/c-67-countersunk-magnets.aspx has counter sunk squares, disc/cylinders and rectangles that link is busted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Grog Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 Looking at the vendors now. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Grog Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 Going the route Tim suggested: Countersunk magnets on both side. Amazing Magnets seemed like a good choice. Ordered them a few minutes ago, and they have options for free swag (pens, etc.) This is going to be cool. Thanks for the tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mlaw Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Harbor Freight Tools has ceramic magnets for under a dollar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 You can use a forstner bit on a drill press to get a perfect hole. Also, you will definitely need high quality magnets for this to work. I've purchased a bunch on ebay and from http://www.kjmagnetics.com/ in the past. As long as they're neodymium and from a trusted source they should be about the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 To add, I'm in the process of doing this on a new stand. Going to use either 1/2 or 5/8 exterior grade plywood (marine grade is stupidly expensive) and 4 of these per panel, roughly 28# of pulling force. My panels are 18 x 36 and 24 x 36, so 28# should hold no problem without being difficult to remove. There's not much that sticks to these magnets as far as adhesives are concerned which is why I'm using the ones with screw holes in them. I've used the epoxy coated ones a bunch in the past and the coating is so brittle, that I wont use them anymore. http://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=RA22CS-S&cat=173 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Grog Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 Got the 10# pull ones in today and they are STRONG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Got the 10# pull ones in today and they are STRONG. curious to see how your build worked out. I just ordered 24 of the 13# pull countersunk magnets for my nano stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Grog Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Haven't installed them. Stand is open right now. The access panels will be the last thing I do as I'm in there tinkering right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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